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—PAM FOUR—
King Farouk Vfcits Campus Today
Los Angeles, Calif., Tuesday, April 20, 1954
No. 114
AVES, VAN ALSTYNE, LEA NOMINATED
Daily Trojan li-American
The Daily Trojan has won its 20th consecutive All-Amer-can Award, obtaining excellent and superior ratings in nine )ut of 15 categories for the 1953-54 Fall semester edition, the Associated Collegiate Press announced yesterday.
Only six other papers competing in the daily paper category were selected for the All-1-----------------------'
Imerican honor.
1640 Points
IIThe DT scored a total of ^1640 "ints, 40 more than the number
have accomplished excellent results.
Gareth Hiebert, assistant city editor, St. Paul, Minn., Pioneer
|eded to obtain the highest col- ] Press, who judged the DT said
“I like the sharp, breezy style and the apparent enthusiasm of the staff in handling news and feature copy.”
Hiebert called DT editorials “well-planned and interpretive
Jiate newspaper honor.
More than 400 daily, weekly, weekly, and monthly college d junior college newspapers tre entered in the 50th All-nerican Critical Service.
t was the 27th time the All- and said “Scanning Campus” is
Inericart rating has been won the DT since 1934. he Associated Collegiate Press d “the honor ratings received ' its critical service are very nificant.
Sharp Style
fStaffs of All-American papers be justly proud of their out-ending achievements. So can i ffs of first class papers who
gineering hool Plcns pen House
lectronic phenomena, such as handling of a miniature bolt lightning of one million volts on tudent’s finger tips or cooking hout heat, will be among dem-trations Friday at the annual n house of the School of Engi-ring.
he public is invited to the oping displays from 2 to 10 p.m. the engineering building, 920 est 36th Place, it was announc-by Dean Robert E. Vivian. Creation of a miniature clap of under, demonstration of a de-yed shadow w-hich is retained on screen after the subject steps ray, and working models of oil jells are among other features ianned for visitors.
New apparatus used by the TL-RGI rubber program in com-unding, curing, and testing of atural and synthetic rubber will operated for the public for the rst time. Observation of micro 'aves, a radar indicator, and roboscopic speed measurements ed in industry are other fea-jres on the display, Vivian said.
the kind of column I wish more college papers carried.” The column is wTitten by this semester’s city editor, Bob Krauch.
Well-Handled
Hiebert especially liked the j coverage of former football Coach Jeff Cravath’s death on Dec. 11. “It was well-handled,” Hiebert said.
The DT also was complimented on its safety campaign drive and the feature page was labeled as “excellent.”
In commenting on the content of the DT’s stories, Hiebert said “your style is. of course, professional and effective.”
The spirts department received added praise for “swell” coverage and a “well-done” for the series on feminine athletes.
“Your sports writing generally is some of the best I have read," he said.
ACP Criticism
The report from the ACP was not all praise, by any means. Hiebert criticized the DT for splashing its name across the front page and taking up too much space with the nameplate.
He also said the photo reproduction is detracting “from the otherwise pleasing appearance of your paper.”
The ACP said the All-American paper of a decade ago might not make First Class today. “This progress is both gratifying and challenging. Alert and enterprising staffs are constantly meeting these new standards—and pushing them still higher,’1 it added.
Last semester’s staff included Hank Alcouloumre, editor; Ed Neilan, managing editor; Bob Stitser, city editor; Don Simonian, sports editor; Beverly Chu-chian, Kay Horeish and Joanne Apple, women’s editors; Charley Barnett, feature editor; Pat Brink, photoeditor; and Nick Apple, business manager.
—Photo by Dick Graves.
DRAMATIC 'STATE' - A scene taken from the Varsity Show, “State of Affairs," shows Betty Rhodes as Kathy pleading with Chuck Charter, her governor father, to allow her to marry Tom, portrayed by Dave Hammond. The show will be held in Bovard Auditorium Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
Last Rehearsal Tonight For State ot Affairs'
Final dress rehearsals are being held tonight for the Varsity Show, “State of Affairs,” which will be presented in Bovard Auditorium Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at 8:30 p.m., according to Director Dave Worth.
The show, an annual production written, produced, and directed by students, benefits the -----------------------
rector. Choreographer is Barbara Hunt and stage manager is Welly French. Lights are under the supervision of Bill White.
Featured in the ballet will be Louis Pollay, Barbara Hunt, and Barbara Gilbert.
Tickets are on sale in the Student Union ticket office and will be sold for 50 cents and $1 at the Bovard box office each evening of the show.
Trojan Chest with all money going to Troy Camp and other student charities.
Written by English Instructors Ross Sonne and Dave Rankin, “Affairs of State” Is the story of a governor of a state, his political and love-life, and the love-life of his daughter.
Hal and Stan Chamofsky wrote words and music for the dozen or more new tunes to be presented in the show, and ballet music was composed by Paul Glass.
Filling the role of the governor is veteran SC Actor Chuck Charter, well-known for his comic roles. He recently had a lead role in the Bovard production of “Hay Fever.”
Others featured in the cast are Betty Rhodes as the governor’s daughter; George Schardt as his right-hand man; Dave Hammond as Tom; Kay Reiter as the hostess; Jayne Lansford as Clara; Lee Green as a singer; and Jim Coday and Bill White.
The three-act musical comedy has been in rehearsal since February, said Worth.
The 20-piece orchestra is under the direction of Ted Gardner.
Ted Neel is assistant director with Verne Cooney technical di-
Definition Of a University Given
from ACP Service From H. Gordon Hayes, writing in the Tulane University Tulanian, comes this definition: “A university is a place where the minds of men and women, teacher and student, are free. Free to explore — free to question — free to think. Without such freedom there cannot be a university.
“The misguided souls w’ho... search for false doctrines in the universities do not know that a real university is itself a constant and persistent investigation of all doctrines.”
Final Wampus For This Year Out Tomorrow
Wampus, SCs humor magazine, will make its final appearance of the year tomorrow, according to Editor Tom Pflimlin.
Action has been taken by the S t u dent Activities Committee with the approval of Pres. Fred D. Fagg Jr. to discontinue official sponsorship by the university because of certain objectionable material that has been appearing in the publication.
“Members of the Student Activities Committee have recommended that the Wampus be discontinued on the basis that it has been primarily a sex magazine and, as such, should not be officially sponsored by the University,” said Dean of Students Barnard L. Hyink.
“President Fagg authorized the publication of the April issue because it was nearing completion when the Student Activities Committee made its decision,” Dean Hyink said.
The Student Activities Committee commended Pflimlin and the staff of Wampus for their cooperation in the financing and publishing of the magazine for the last three years. However, it was primarily a matter of policy change that brought the recommendation.
“Our last issue was well-receiv- i ed,” Pflimlin said. “We sold 3200 copies and reoeived good comments from almost-ail of the students. Our April isue is not a sex sheet. There are traces of 6ex, of course, but what would any college humor magazine be without sex?” he asked.
“I hope that the Student Activities Committee will inspect this issue very closely. Perhaps, if we can promise future Wampus issues to be as good, there will be some hope for the humor magazine,” Pflimlin said.
The April issue will commemorate the Wamp’s 35th anniversary and will feature the best Wampus stories, jokes, and cartoons of the past three decades, according to Pflimlin.
Also included will be many current articles. A parody of Joe McCarthy entitled “Supermac,” and a satire on the motion picture, “The Little Fugitive,” will highlight the issue.
Other features will be a Wampus Bar Guide, History of the University (Wampus version), Little Red Hiding Rood, a satire on the forthcoming political election, a snazzy Wampus pin-up, How To Take Notes in Class, dozens of cartoons, hundred of jokes, oodles of pictures, and, of course, Roses and Razzes.
Bovard Convention Continues Today
Bovard was
(Additional
turned into a
by Larry Pett
election stories on Page Four)
conven tion hall yesterday and the same atmosphere will continue today at noon as campus politicos nominate their “favorite sons” for
next semester’s student activities. Chuck McClure, election commissioner, called the assemblage to order at 12:10 yesterday and the “nomineers” began their parade on to the
stage where they presented the candidates. The ASSC presidency was first on the agenda
and Ron Bartholomew nominated Don Daves, the TRG candidate for the office.
Daves stressed the idea that the TRG party was for representative government and that he was not “interested in making deals with any individual or group to get votes.”
Daves emphasized the need of the cooperation of all students to make the Trojan spirit a domineering one.
“The one idea I have in mind is for the improvement of university,” he maintained. “There are great workers in every group . . . and if elected I will appoint people according to their qualifications, and overlook their party affiliations.
The ex-GI said there has been “a lot of talk but little action,”
Chuck McClure, election commissioner, has announced that deadline for all petitions is t p.m. today.
Petitions should be turned in to the Student Activities Advisor’s Office, SU.
BILL VAN ALSTYNE
. . no parties, please
DON DAVES
. no deals, please
referring to the proposal of a non-profit book store and a special office where students could get checks cashed on the campus.
More Cooperation
Daves also stressed the need for more cooperative efforts between foreign students and American students.
The surprise nomination came about when Joe Besnah called for the election of Jim Lea, co-captain of the track team. Lea was not present to accept the nomination.
Bill Van Alstyne, the independent candidate for the president’s office was nominated by Bob Wallach.
Police Problem
Van Alstyne pointed out the “police” problem which state universities face in contrast to the academic freedom enjoyed at private institutions such as SC.
He said that SC had the “asset (Continued on Page 4)
ASSC Election Called Circus'
\
latforms Issued By Parties
Conservatives Back Ten Point Program
The Student Conservative Party yesterday issued a 10-int platform proclaiming its beliefs and making known s stand on the major issues that are prevalent in the thcoming elections.”
The platform was drawn up by a committee headed by Golbert, senator-at-large, Par-
Chairman Al Carpenter said.
Platform Criteria The Party will meet next'year time-to-time to use this tform to judge the people om we help elect to office,” rpenter said.
‘It will be a criteria for meas-ment on how the elected offi-s are doing. We don’t plan to *e the Student Conservative 'y fold after the elections are r/* he added.
Ten Points The ten points of the plat-rm are:
1. To provide the student with proven leadership of
highest quality, regardless fraternal, political, or reli-affiliation.
2. To choose said candidates a democratic manner.
g. To lead in the expose of
ail secret or subversive political organizations and not to be a part of any such organizations.
4. To promote the landscaping of University Avenue.
5. To develop high school and freshman orientation.
6. To initiate expansion and consolidation of student charities.
7. To support worthy international organizations and movements such as Project Middle-East.
8. To increase the program of public relations.
9. To stand behind IFC as well as all service organizations.
10. To further all interests and activities of the University of Southern California.
Fine Time for Poorly Placed Political Signs
Elections Commission er Chuck McClure yesterday issued the first warning to political candidate s about poster rule violations. Offenders will be fined $5 a day.
“Posters are perfectly legal, but the ones up now are illegal because they do not indicate who paid for them or because they are in illegal locations, like the lightposts on Univer-sity Avenue,** he said.
Official
Notice
TRG Offers 8-Point Plan for Improvement
TRG Party yesterday called for “principles above appointments” in announcing its 1954 platform for the upcoming general elections.
Noble Trenham, TRG Party chairman, said the platform has been “relatively uniform during the last eight years— we have fulfilled our past obli-
Students who expect to complete requirements for the bachelor’s degree in June should check the list that is posted in the corridor outside the Registrar’s Office in Owens Hall. Those who have not filled out DIPLOMA APPLICATION CARDS should do so at once.
H. W Patmore,
gations and we’ve added new problems.
“We know the problems at SC and we’ve outlined a platform to tackle them,” Trenham said.
Party Platform TRG Party, w'hich is backing Don Davis and Mary Barrett as presidential and vice presidential candidates, respectively, announced its platform as follows;
1. Primary function of TRG is to create and maintain mutual relationships between students and administration.
2. Reciprocal understanding among all students.
3. Principles above appointments.
4. Better book store facilities.
5. Lessen the red tape in registration.
6. Assist the university in improving the physical characteristics of the campus.
7. Promote better parking facilities for all.
8. Build the walls of Troy.
“Daves will be elected as next Student Body President because he is enlightened on SC’s problems,” Trenham said.
“He has ability and is honest beyond reproach and has perfect integrity.
“He will be elected because of his humble personal feeling to represent every student at SC,” he added.
TRG Continuity
Trenham said TRG is made up of “individuals and not interest groups.” “Our continuity, age, and maturity speak for themselves,” he said.
Trenham said that the general assembly of the TRG Party will meet at 10:15 tonight at the Sigma Chi house to nominate candidates for offices not jet filled.
Mary ‘Barrett, candidate for ASSC vice president, said yesterday she thinks “politicians are trying to see who can shout the loudest, and as a consequence, a student body election is being turned into a campaign circus that too few people can understand, least of all our voters.” The vice presidential candidate said the practice of “having one candidate make a statement, and the next day having the opposition make a retort of being ‘shocked’ is an indication of having nothing more constructive to say.”
Campaign Purpose
“I believe that an election campaign is carried on for the purpose of allowing* a candidate to make himself and his qualifications for running known to his potential voters..
“I realize that sometimes a list of a student's past activities seems tedious to read, but, on the other hand, it is on the basis of experience in these activities that an elected candidate will be running his office.
Concrete Basis “Since we who are running cannot talk to each student personally, I think that this is the only concrete w’ay by which we can present our basis for running to voters.”
Miss Barrett has been the chairman of SC’s 1954 Blood Drive and the president of the Los Angeles Red Cross chapter. Other activities include Trojan Chest Committee chairman, director and counselor of Troy Camp, vice president of EVK women’s dormitory, and hostess of International Student’s Week.
The vice presidential candidate has served on the freshman and sophomore class councils and is at present a member of the junior class council, YWCA, Amazons, and the AWS cabinet.
A WATCH DOG, TOO!
. . . out for bear meat
TAB CLAIMS DT GONE TO DOGS’
by The Watchbird
News of SC’s political elections has found its way to a tabloid sheet at UCLA. They say we have gone to the dogs • • •
The first story, appearing on Wednesday, Apr. 14, reported on the rock which was thrown through the Daily Trojan editor’s window with a note attached calling for the “Watch-bird’s” cessation of reportorial activities.
The sheet’s left-winged curve most serious situation on the Troy campus. But SCs sense of humor is tickled by the tabloid's interest.
Especially a line in that 6tory, “At Troy, politics are carried out with parties supporting candidates.” This is brilliant!
Big “Exclusive”
What, the Watchbird asks, have political parties been doing for the last few centuries—supporting illegitimate children?
In its usual candid reporting the tabloid sheet has achieved another exclusive.
But on Thursday, the sheets editorial page decided to give Troy a real working over. One Ralph Melaragno, a champion of the proletariats rights, through insinuation suggested that %Troy do away with its political parties.
The mud-slinger claimed “It isn’t too hard to see that money talks at SC.” He suggested that "Big Business” back Trojan political candidates.
Left-Winged Curve The sheet’s left-winged curve failed to cross home plate on this one.
The sheet’s self-appointed pundit then donned his halo and praised UCLA as pure as the driven snow. “No childish names such as ‘Watchbird’ and (we don’t) try to get at the insides of campaign proceedings,” he puffed.
And thus Bruin students continue along the road of ignorance . in their elections.
Gets What It Needs On any campus, if it takes a “Watchbird” to stimulate active participation in student politics, it should be done.
Meanwhile, the tempo of local politics rises as students begin to wonder about a third presidential candidate who yesterday jumped into the raos.
Jim Lea’s nomination came as a distinct surprise. Who’s backing him? This move could very well be an inside maneuver to draw votes away from either Van Alstyne or Daves—but- who?
Another fire may be kindled when students read point three in the Conservative Party’s platform:
“To lead in the expose of all secret or subversive political organizations ...”
Who’s to say what constitutes a subversive or secret political party—will they go after TRG first, Does this third platform point indicate such a clairvoyant organization exists on campus right now?
PROLETARIATE WORKER
. . fires left-winged curve
Song Festers Tune Up for Preliminaries
Songfest entrants will go through preliminary judging next week in Bovard Auditorium, Chairman Bob Jani announced yesterday.
The Songfest committee and selected faculty members will judge on general preparation, singing, arrangement, and stage presence from 3 to 5 Monday and Tuesday and from 3 to 6 Wednesday and Thursday. Definite schedules will be announced later in the week.
‘This week is No. 1 on the practice list. All groups should really be practicing hard,” he emphasized.
The Songfest this year will be held at the Greek Theater. It will be the first one ever held off-campus, the first one combining men and women, and the first time that men and women will be able to compete musically with each other.
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—PAM FOUR—
King Farouk Vfcits Campus Today
Los Angeles, Calif., Tuesday, April 20, 1954
No. 114
AVES, VAN ALSTYNE, LEA NOMINATED
Daily Trojan li-American
The Daily Trojan has won its 20th consecutive All-Amer-can Award, obtaining excellent and superior ratings in nine )ut of 15 categories for the 1953-54 Fall semester edition, the Associated Collegiate Press announced yesterday.
Only six other papers competing in the daily paper category were selected for the All-1-----------------------'
Imerican honor.
1640 Points
IIThe DT scored a total of ^1640 "ints, 40 more than the number
have accomplished excellent results.
Gareth Hiebert, assistant city editor, St. Paul, Minn., Pioneer
|eded to obtain the highest col- ] Press, who judged the DT said
“I like the sharp, breezy style and the apparent enthusiasm of the staff in handling news and feature copy.”
Hiebert called DT editorials “well-planned and interpretive
Jiate newspaper honor.
More than 400 daily, weekly, weekly, and monthly college d junior college newspapers tre entered in the 50th All-nerican Critical Service.
t was the 27th time the All- and said “Scanning Campus” is
Inericart rating has been won the DT since 1934. he Associated Collegiate Press d “the honor ratings received ' its critical service are very nificant.
Sharp Style
fStaffs of All-American papers be justly proud of their out-ending achievements. So can i ffs of first class papers who
gineering hool Plcns pen House
lectronic phenomena, such as handling of a miniature bolt lightning of one million volts on tudent’s finger tips or cooking hout heat, will be among dem-trations Friday at the annual n house of the School of Engi-ring.
he public is invited to the oping displays from 2 to 10 p.m. the engineering building, 920 est 36th Place, it was announc-by Dean Robert E. Vivian. Creation of a miniature clap of under, demonstration of a de-yed shadow w-hich is retained on screen after the subject steps ray, and working models of oil jells are among other features ianned for visitors.
New apparatus used by the TL-RGI rubber program in com-unding, curing, and testing of atural and synthetic rubber will operated for the public for the rst time. Observation of micro 'aves, a radar indicator, and roboscopic speed measurements ed in industry are other fea-jres on the display, Vivian said.
the kind of column I wish more college papers carried.” The column is wTitten by this semester’s city editor, Bob Krauch.
Well-Handled
Hiebert especially liked the j coverage of former football Coach Jeff Cravath’s death on Dec. 11. “It was well-handled,” Hiebert said.
The DT also was complimented on its safety campaign drive and the feature page was labeled as “excellent.”
In commenting on the content of the DT’s stories, Hiebert said “your style is. of course, professional and effective.”
The spirts department received added praise for “swell” coverage and a “well-done” for the series on feminine athletes.
“Your sports writing generally is some of the best I have read," he said.
ACP Criticism
The report from the ACP was not all praise, by any means. Hiebert criticized the DT for splashing its name across the front page and taking up too much space with the nameplate.
He also said the photo reproduction is detracting “from the otherwise pleasing appearance of your paper.”
The ACP said the All-American paper of a decade ago might not make First Class today. “This progress is both gratifying and challenging. Alert and enterprising staffs are constantly meeting these new standards—and pushing them still higher,’1 it added.
Last semester’s staff included Hank Alcouloumre, editor; Ed Neilan, managing editor; Bob Stitser, city editor; Don Simonian, sports editor; Beverly Chu-chian, Kay Horeish and Joanne Apple, women’s editors; Charley Barnett, feature editor; Pat Brink, photoeditor; and Nick Apple, business manager.
—Photo by Dick Graves.
DRAMATIC 'STATE' - A scene taken from the Varsity Show, “State of Affairs," shows Betty Rhodes as Kathy pleading with Chuck Charter, her governor father, to allow her to marry Tom, portrayed by Dave Hammond. The show will be held in Bovard Auditorium Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
Last Rehearsal Tonight For State ot Affairs'
Final dress rehearsals are being held tonight for the Varsity Show, “State of Affairs,” which will be presented in Bovard Auditorium Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at 8:30 p.m., according to Director Dave Worth.
The show, an annual production written, produced, and directed by students, benefits the -----------------------
rector. Choreographer is Barbara Hunt and stage manager is Welly French. Lights are under the supervision of Bill White.
Featured in the ballet will be Louis Pollay, Barbara Hunt, and Barbara Gilbert.
Tickets are on sale in the Student Union ticket office and will be sold for 50 cents and $1 at the Bovard box office each evening of the show.
Trojan Chest with all money going to Troy Camp and other student charities.
Written by English Instructors Ross Sonne and Dave Rankin, “Affairs of State” Is the story of a governor of a state, his political and love-life, and the love-life of his daughter.
Hal and Stan Chamofsky wrote words and music for the dozen or more new tunes to be presented in the show, and ballet music was composed by Paul Glass.
Filling the role of the governor is veteran SC Actor Chuck Charter, well-known for his comic roles. He recently had a lead role in the Bovard production of “Hay Fever.”
Others featured in the cast are Betty Rhodes as the governor’s daughter; George Schardt as his right-hand man; Dave Hammond as Tom; Kay Reiter as the hostess; Jayne Lansford as Clara; Lee Green as a singer; and Jim Coday and Bill White.
The three-act musical comedy has been in rehearsal since February, said Worth.
The 20-piece orchestra is under the direction of Ted Gardner.
Ted Neel is assistant director with Verne Cooney technical di-
Definition Of a University Given
from ACP Service From H. Gordon Hayes, writing in the Tulane University Tulanian, comes this definition: “A university is a place where the minds of men and women, teacher and student, are free. Free to explore — free to question — free to think. Without such freedom there cannot be a university.
“The misguided souls w’ho... search for false doctrines in the universities do not know that a real university is itself a constant and persistent investigation of all doctrines.”
Final Wampus For This Year Out Tomorrow
Wampus, SCs humor magazine, will make its final appearance of the year tomorrow, according to Editor Tom Pflimlin.
Action has been taken by the S t u dent Activities Committee with the approval of Pres. Fred D. Fagg Jr. to discontinue official sponsorship by the university because of certain objectionable material that has been appearing in the publication.
“Members of the Student Activities Committee have recommended that the Wampus be discontinued on the basis that it has been primarily a sex magazine and, as such, should not be officially sponsored by the University,” said Dean of Students Barnard L. Hyink.
“President Fagg authorized the publication of the April issue because it was nearing completion when the Student Activities Committee made its decision,” Dean Hyink said.
The Student Activities Committee commended Pflimlin and the staff of Wampus for their cooperation in the financing and publishing of the magazine for the last three years. However, it was primarily a matter of policy change that brought the recommendation.
“Our last issue was well-receiv- i ed,” Pflimlin said. “We sold 3200 copies and reoeived good comments from almost-ail of the students. Our April isue is not a sex sheet. There are traces of 6ex, of course, but what would any college humor magazine be without sex?” he asked.
“I hope that the Student Activities Committee will inspect this issue very closely. Perhaps, if we can promise future Wampus issues to be as good, there will be some hope for the humor magazine,” Pflimlin said.
The April issue will commemorate the Wamp’s 35th anniversary and will feature the best Wampus stories, jokes, and cartoons of the past three decades, according to Pflimlin.
Also included will be many current articles. A parody of Joe McCarthy entitled “Supermac,” and a satire on the motion picture, “The Little Fugitive,” will highlight the issue.
Other features will be a Wampus Bar Guide, History of the University (Wampus version), Little Red Hiding Rood, a satire on the forthcoming political election, a snazzy Wampus pin-up, How To Take Notes in Class, dozens of cartoons, hundred of jokes, oodles of pictures, and, of course, Roses and Razzes.
Bovard Convention Continues Today
Bovard was
(Additional
turned into a
by Larry Pett
election stories on Page Four)
conven tion hall yesterday and the same atmosphere will continue today at noon as campus politicos nominate their “favorite sons” for
next semester’s student activities. Chuck McClure, election commissioner, called the assemblage to order at 12:10 yesterday and the “nomineers” began their parade on to the
stage where they presented the candidates. The ASSC presidency was first on the agenda
and Ron Bartholomew nominated Don Daves, the TRG candidate for the office.
Daves stressed the idea that the TRG party was for representative government and that he was not “interested in making deals with any individual or group to get votes.”
Daves emphasized the need of the cooperation of all students to make the Trojan spirit a domineering one.
“The one idea I have in mind is for the improvement of university,” he maintained. “There are great workers in every group . . . and if elected I will appoint people according to their qualifications, and overlook their party affiliations.
The ex-GI said there has been “a lot of talk but little action,”
Chuck McClure, election commissioner, has announced that deadline for all petitions is t p.m. today.
Petitions should be turned in to the Student Activities Advisor’s Office, SU.
BILL VAN ALSTYNE
. . no parties, please
DON DAVES
. no deals, please
referring to the proposal of a non-profit book store and a special office where students could get checks cashed on the campus.
More Cooperation
Daves also stressed the need for more cooperative efforts between foreign students and American students.
The surprise nomination came about when Joe Besnah called for the election of Jim Lea, co-captain of the track team. Lea was not present to accept the nomination.
Bill Van Alstyne, the independent candidate for the president’s office was nominated by Bob Wallach.
Police Problem
Van Alstyne pointed out the “police” problem which state universities face in contrast to the academic freedom enjoyed at private institutions such as SC.
He said that SC had the “asset (Continued on Page 4)
ASSC Election Called Circus'
\
latforms Issued By Parties
Conservatives Back Ten Point Program
The Student Conservative Party yesterday issued a 10-int platform proclaiming its beliefs and making known s stand on the major issues that are prevalent in the thcoming elections.”
The platform was drawn up by a committee headed by Golbert, senator-at-large, Par-
Chairman Al Carpenter said.
Platform Criteria The Party will meet next'year time-to-time to use this tform to judge the people om we help elect to office,” rpenter said.
‘It will be a criteria for meas-ment on how the elected offi-s are doing. We don’t plan to *e the Student Conservative 'y fold after the elections are r/* he added.
Ten Points The ten points of the plat-rm are:
1. To provide the student with proven leadership of
highest quality, regardless fraternal, political, or reli-affiliation.
2. To choose said candidates a democratic manner.
g. To lead in the expose of
ail secret or subversive political organizations and not to be a part of any such organizations.
4. To promote the landscaping of University Avenue.
5. To develop high school and freshman orientation.
6. To initiate expansion and consolidation of student charities.
7. To support worthy international organizations and movements such as Project Middle-East.
8. To increase the program of public relations.
9. To stand behind IFC as well as all service organizations.
10. To further all interests and activities of the University of Southern California.
Fine Time for Poorly Placed Political Signs
Elections Commission er Chuck McClure yesterday issued the first warning to political candidate s about poster rule violations. Offenders will be fined $5 a day.
“Posters are perfectly legal, but the ones up now are illegal because they do not indicate who paid for them or because they are in illegal locations, like the lightposts on Univer-sity Avenue,** he said.
Official
Notice
TRG Offers 8-Point Plan for Improvement
TRG Party yesterday called for “principles above appointments” in announcing its 1954 platform for the upcoming general elections.
Noble Trenham, TRG Party chairman, said the platform has been “relatively uniform during the last eight years— we have fulfilled our past obli-
Students who expect to complete requirements for the bachelor’s degree in June should check the list that is posted in the corridor outside the Registrar’s Office in Owens Hall. Those who have not filled out DIPLOMA APPLICATION CARDS should do so at once.
H. W Patmore,
gations and we’ve added new problems.
“We know the problems at SC and we’ve outlined a platform to tackle them,” Trenham said.
Party Platform TRG Party, w'hich is backing Don Davis and Mary Barrett as presidential and vice presidential candidates, respectively, announced its platform as follows;
1. Primary function of TRG is to create and maintain mutual relationships between students and administration.
2. Reciprocal understanding among all students.
3. Principles above appointments.
4. Better book store facilities.
5. Lessen the red tape in registration.
6. Assist the university in improving the physical characteristics of the campus.
7. Promote better parking facilities for all.
8. Build the walls of Troy.
“Daves will be elected as next Student Body President because he is enlightened on SC’s problems,” Trenham said.
“He has ability and is honest beyond reproach and has perfect integrity.
“He will be elected because of his humble personal feeling to represent every student at SC,” he added.
TRG Continuity
Trenham said TRG is made up of “individuals and not interest groups.” “Our continuity, age, and maturity speak for themselves,” he said.
Trenham said that the general assembly of the TRG Party will meet at 10:15 tonight at the Sigma Chi house to nominate candidates for offices not jet filled.
Mary ‘Barrett, candidate for ASSC vice president, said yesterday she thinks “politicians are trying to see who can shout the loudest, and as a consequence, a student body election is being turned into a campaign circus that too few people can understand, least of all our voters.” The vice presidential candidate said the practice of “having one candidate make a statement, and the next day having the opposition make a retort of being ‘shocked’ is an indication of having nothing more constructive to say.”
Campaign Purpose
“I believe that an election campaign is carried on for the purpose of allowing* a candidate to make himself and his qualifications for running known to his potential voters..
“I realize that sometimes a list of a student's past activities seems tedious to read, but, on the other hand, it is on the basis of experience in these activities that an elected candidate will be running his office.
Concrete Basis “Since we who are running cannot talk to each student personally, I think that this is the only concrete w’ay by which we can present our basis for running to voters.”
Miss Barrett has been the chairman of SC’s 1954 Blood Drive and the president of the Los Angeles Red Cross chapter. Other activities include Trojan Chest Committee chairman, director and counselor of Troy Camp, vice president of EVK women’s dormitory, and hostess of International Student’s Week.
The vice presidential candidate has served on the freshman and sophomore class councils and is at present a member of the junior class council, YWCA, Amazons, and the AWS cabinet.
A WATCH DOG, TOO!
. . . out for bear meat
TAB CLAIMS DT GONE TO DOGS’
by The Watchbird
News of SC’s political elections has found its way to a tabloid sheet at UCLA. They say we have gone to the dogs • • •
The first story, appearing on Wednesday, Apr. 14, reported on the rock which was thrown through the Daily Trojan editor’s window with a note attached calling for the “Watch-bird’s” cessation of reportorial activities.
The sheet’s left-winged curve most serious situation on the Troy campus. But SCs sense of humor is tickled by the tabloid's interest.
Especially a line in that 6tory, “At Troy, politics are carried out with parties supporting candidates.” This is brilliant!
Big “Exclusive”
What, the Watchbird asks, have political parties been doing for the last few centuries—supporting illegitimate children?
In its usual candid reporting the tabloid sheet has achieved another exclusive.
But on Thursday, the sheets editorial page decided to give Troy a real working over. One Ralph Melaragno, a champion of the proletariats rights, through insinuation suggested that %Troy do away with its political parties.
The mud-slinger claimed “It isn’t too hard to see that money talks at SC.” He suggested that "Big Business” back Trojan political candidates.
Left-Winged Curve The sheet’s left-winged curve failed to cross home plate on this one.
The sheet’s self-appointed pundit then donned his halo and praised UCLA as pure as the driven snow. “No childish names such as ‘Watchbird’ and (we don’t) try to get at the insides of campaign proceedings,” he puffed.
And thus Bruin students continue along the road of ignorance . in their elections.
Gets What It Needs On any campus, if it takes a “Watchbird” to stimulate active participation in student politics, it should be done.
Meanwhile, the tempo of local politics rises as students begin to wonder about a third presidential candidate who yesterday jumped into the raos.
Jim Lea’s nomination came as a distinct surprise. Who’s backing him? This move could very well be an inside maneuver to draw votes away from either Van Alstyne or Daves—but- who?
Another fire may be kindled when students read point three in the Conservative Party’s platform:
“To lead in the expose of all secret or subversive political organizations ...”
Who’s to say what constitutes a subversive or secret political party—will they go after TRG first, Does this third platform point indicate such a clairvoyant organization exists on campus right now?
PROLETARIATE WORKER
. . fires left-winged curve
Song Festers Tune Up for Preliminaries
Songfest entrants will go through preliminary judging next week in Bovard Auditorium, Chairman Bob Jani announced yesterday.
The Songfest committee and selected faculty members will judge on general preparation, singing, arrangement, and stage presence from 3 to 5 Monday and Tuesday and from 3 to 6 Wednesday and Thursday. Definite schedules will be announced later in the week.
‘This week is No. 1 on the practice list. All groups should really be practicing hard,” he emphasized.
The Songfest this year will be held at the Greek Theater. It will be the first one ever held off-campus, the first one combining men and women, and the first time that men and women will be able to compete musically with each other.
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